What is the 'LSE'? Definition & meaning

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Synthetic ETFs

An ETF that that reproduces the return of an index through the use of swaps.

NASDAQ

A US stock exchange specialising in the shares of technology companies.

Stock Exchange

A physical/digital place where stockbrokers and traders can buy and sell securities.

Net Asset Value (NAV)

The value of a company's assets relative to the number of shares it has.

Maturity date

The date on which a gilt is redeemed and the gilt holder receives the repayment of the nominal amount and final dividend or coupon payment.

Internal Rate of Return (IRR)

A means of calculating the potential future return on an investment.

Accrued interest

The interest earned on a gilt since the last dividend date. When buying a gilt, the buyer pays the accrued interest at the time of a transaction to the seller in addition to the clean price of the gilt

Income statement

A summary of a company's income and expenses over a set period of time.

Technical Analysis

Examining price movements of shares and other assets, and trying to predict how they will move in the future.

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